Category Archives: Belgium

Belgian Diplomat Accused of Helping Russia : “Stirred, not Shaken”

Posted on May 13, 2018 by L

“During one of the phone calls we listened to, he (Oswald Gantois) said himself that he had played too much James Bond but that every diplomat must be a bit of a spy.” Ann Fransen — Belgian federal prosecutor ‘I never … Continue reading →

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Flashback — When Belgium Exported Nuke Tech to Iran

Posted on May 1, 2018 by L

“Having not correctly informed the competent authorities or its superior ministry, the [Belgian] state security service assuredly failed in its mission to provide information to the authorities and proved itself inefficient. (…) The service has not told the entire truth … Continue reading →

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Belgian Companies Accused of Illegally Exporting Chemicals to Syria

Posted on April 25, 2018 by L

“Appropriate permits were not submitted to the Belgian Customs.” Francis Adyns — Spokesperson of the Belgian Federal Public Service Finance Three Belgian companies are accused of illegally exporting chemicals to Syria. The goods exported include 168 tons of isopropanol, a common substance that … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Is Belgian ISIS Jihadist Oussama Atar the ‘Mastermind’ of the Paris and Brussels attacks?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by L

“Abdelhamid Abaaoud [a Belgian-Moroccan killed by police five days after the November 13 atrocities] was only a go-between, not a senior figure. We know the mastermind [of the Paris Attacks] but I will remain discreet on this point.” DGSE Director … Continue reading →

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BELGIUM — €10bn Missing From Gaddafi Frozen Accounts

Posted on March 9, 2018 by L

“There remains a little less than 5 billion euros on the four accounts opened at Euroclear Bank SA.” Denis Goeman — Spokesman from Brussels’ prosecutor’s office Brussels [Belgium] March 9 2018 — Four separate accounts opened for the Libyan Investment … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — EUROPOL : Islamic State to step up attacks on European targets

Posted on December 3, 2017 by L

“We have to be vigilant, since the threat posed by the so-called Islamic State (IS) and returning foreign fighters is likely to persist in the coming years. These people are trained to use explosives and firearms and they have been … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator: “The Caliphate Is Imploding.”

Posted on October 20, 2017 by L

“The big question is this: What will we do with the 2000 ISIS returnees?” Gilles de Kerkhove Gilles de Kerchove d’Ousselghem (born 3 October 1956 in Uccle/Ukkel, Belgium) is a Belgian senior European Union official. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Oussama Atar — Belgian Policeman Arrested for Complicity in Brussels Attacks

Posted on September 22, 2017 by L

“Over the past year, according to police documents, the police have been piecing together Mr. [Yassine] Atar’s role in the network. He is a cousin of the brothers Ibrahim and Khalid el-Bakraoui, who on March 22, 2016, carried out the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Belgistan! [Is Belgium a Failed State?]

Posted on September 9, 2017 by L

“While the government has acknowledged that hundreds of Belgians have gone to fight with ISIS or for other groups in the Syrian civil war, Pieter Van Ostaeyen, an independent researcher, calculated in October (2015) that 516 Belgians had fought in … Continue reading →

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Brussels bomb made in Molenbeek. Once again… [UPDATE — June 24 2017]

Posted on June 24, 2017 by L

“The man was named by Belgian media as Oussama Zariouh and the mayor of Molenbeek said he was known for drugs offences but was not on any jihadist watch list. The prosecutor said there were indications that he had sympathies … Continue reading →

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